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Taquitos vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taquitos and tamale

  • Taquitos have more vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin E, and calcium; however, tamale is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Taquitos cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 23% more than tamale.
  • The glycemic index of tamale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Tamales (Navajo).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
Tamale
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +258.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.3%
Contains more IronIron +102.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Sodium ~427mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 10% 23% 1.5% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
Tamale
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +562%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +353.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.143mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.7%
Contains more FatsFats +104.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.6%
Contains more OtherOther +36.2%
Contains more WaterWater +59.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 42% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.31 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.235 g
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +515.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.396g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tamale
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92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +141.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +254.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +33.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +133.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +41.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taquitos Tamale
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Tamale DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 0.688g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.05mg 23%
Selenium 16.7µg 6µg 19%
Iron 2.47mg 1.22mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.08mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.54µg 15%
Vitamin K 16.9µg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 1.59mg 14%
Folate 68µg 15µg 13%
Fats 12.54g 6.12g 10%
Manganese 0.387mg 0.174mg 9%
Calcium 104mg 29mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0mg 8%
Starch 29.62g 12.27g 7%
Calories 284kcal 153kcal 7%
Zinc 0.71mg 1.48mg 7%
Protein 9.21g 6.28g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.205mg 6%
Phosphorus 132mg 99mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 2.739g 5%
Carbs 33.63g 18.12g 5%
Copper 0.1mg 0.063mg 4%
Choline 15.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 30µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Potassium 155mg 131mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Cholesterol 13mg 17mg 1%
Fiber 2.9g 3.1g 1%
Sodium 453mg 427mg 1%
Net carbs 30.73g 15.02g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Magnesium 24mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.143mg 0%
Trans fat 0.071g N/A
Saturated fat 2.31g 2.396g 0%
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.269mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.717mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.468mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.428mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.249mg 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Tamale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Taquitos
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/nutrients
  2. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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